FAQ

For centuries, there has been “Olympic Games” for athletes. The “World Championships of Performing Arts” (WCOPA), cited as the one and only official “Talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers. WCOPA is the only premier international talent and modeling competition of its kind, held annually in “Hollywood”, the entertainment capital of the world! Similar to the Olympics, competitors have to qualify and attend by invitation only – representing countries in a fierce competition for “the gold”!

Like the Olympics, the finest aspiring talent and modeling competitors are qualified and invited. Every contestant attending WCOPA is screened, qualified and selected under specific guidelines established by WCOPA, and executed by Scouts and licensed National Directors from participating countries.

The World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) is the independent organizing body, in concert with an International Advisory Council, which provides the foundation for this inventive annual worldwide talent awards program of “Worldstars”.

The objective is the annual production of the finest national, regional and international competitions for exceptional, aspiring performing artists! This prestigious global gathering is for dedicated performers and entertainers, who want to train and learn, compare their talent to others and network. This “independent event” does not solicit nor get directly involved in representation of any type and does not guarantee employment as that is up to the agents, managers and others. This is an innovative contest with persons from the entertainment industry invited to judge and conduct seminars.

An official contestant must be a citizen and/or resident (or nationality) in good standing of the country represented, may be an amateur or professional, must have been qualified and invited as to World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) guidelines, and must comply with the rules and regulations established by the WCOPA. An “Official Contestant’s Handbook” is provided to each contestant describing details of and codes for the global competition.

The age of the contestant on July 1, 2013 determines the age category of competition. For duets, trios, quartets, choirs, groups and production numbers, it is calculated by age averaging. Every member’s age as of the first day of July 2013 is added together then divided by the number of members in the group. If the average age of a group ends in 0.5 or higher, then it is rounded up to the next higher age.

Special emphasis is placed on “entertainment value and marketability” during judging. This in no way takes away from the technical aspect of the performances, however, judges are looking for that special charisma or ‘WOW factor’ that most top entertainers have. Performance times of one minute (60 seconds) are strictly enforced. Contestants with the highest scores by panels of judges in respective events are the winners. Over 100 persons from the entertainment industry (i.e. agents, managers, casting directors, record label reps) are invited to judge, conduct seminars and cast during the week-long event.

Like the Olympics, the IMPORTANT PRIZE is also the “GOLD”, symbolizing excellence! However, the invaluable experiences, training and networking opportunities are the real “prizes” which every contestant receives! As well as winners being presented with a “Gold Medal” in every event category, style and age group at both the Junior and Senior World Championships, there are specific Overall Champions (individuals and groups) in:

JUNIOR: (1) 5 – 10 years (2) 11 – 15 years

SENIOR: (1) 16 – 24 years (2) 25 years and over

USD $130,000 in scholarships are awarded. The “Showcase finals” award Grand Champions in the various categories of competition with the ultimate coveted titles being “Junior” and “Senior” Grand Champion Performer of the World!

An “Entry” is a solo, duet, trio or group entered in competition. A “Contestant” is a soloist or member of a duet, trio or group. For example, a trio of singers is considered one vocal “entry” with three “contestants” Each “entry” enters only those competition categories for that type of entry.